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mechanical engineer / builder / community organizer

Hey! I'm Chayanth a Mechanical Engineering student at TMU with a love for building things, leading teams, and making stuff that matters. From robots winning world championships to organizing hackathons, I'm always willing to put in work.

CAD/SolidWorks FRC Robotics Hackathons Community Mechanical Design

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my experience

Strategy Representative & Design Member

FIRST Robotics Team 2056

Strategized with 120+ teams on match tactics. Designed 10+ major robot components in SolidWorks. Co-led a 60+ member team to 1st in Canada (2022–2025) and 1st in the World (2025).

Sep 2022 – Apr 2025

Operations Team Member

Hammer Hacks

Coordinated logistics for 140+ hackers across 17 high schools. Raised $12,000 from 15 sponsors including McMaster Engineering and Hack Club as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Jul 2023 – Nov 2024

Marketing Assistant

My Mulan Fantasy Dance Drama

Developed marketing campaigns, expanded brand presence through social media and community outreach, and coordinated promotional activities and partnerships.

Jun – Aug 2025

Board of Directors

Stoney Creek Youth Council

Represented 1000+ youth in meetings with city officials. Led planning and promotion of local projects addressing community development in Stoney Creek.

Sep 2022 – Jun 2025

things i've built

2025 FRC Robot — “Lighting” 🏆 Ontario District Champions 🏆 Einstein Semi-finalist

Engineered the robot chassis using precision CAD modelling. Oversaw in-house manufacturing of all mechanical subsystems and optimized drive performance and autonomous sequences — leading Team 2056 to Ontario District Champions.

“Keep’on Cooking” — Pomodoro Productivity Device

Built a desk-based Pomodoro device combining a focus timer with a motivational game. Designed 3D models and animations for the prototype. Delivered a functional demo at McMaster Designathon under strict time constraints.

tools & skills

SolidWorks Onshape AutoCAD CNC Machining Milling & Lathe Bandsaw Soldering CAD Modelling 3D Printing Event Planning Public Speaking

education

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Engineering — Mechanical Engineering

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